Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

“The Junior World Championship was a great experience for Kyle,” NMU Nordic skiing coach Sten Fjeldheim said. “All the athletes I’ve had have go to the junior worlds have come back with a new perspective on what fast means. They gain a great race and cultural experience. The skiathon was Kyle’s strongest race and he gained a ton of knowledge and experience that will help his career at NMU.”

On Wednesday (Jan. 23), Bratrud finished 46th in the 10-kilometer freestyle. He crossed the line in 25:38.4, finishing third on Team USA.

Friday (Jan. 25), Bratrud led Team USA in the 20K skiathlon. He was 34th overall 50:47.0 in the combined classic and freestyle event.

Bratrud and Team USA finished 12th overall in the 4x5K classic/freestyle relay on Sunday. Bratrud had the fastest leg time (11:45.3) as he skied the third leg and first freestyle leg.

Logan Hanneman (12:10.1) and Ben Saxton (12:02.9) did the classic legs while Sawyer Kesselheim (11:53.) skied the anchor freestyle leg. The squad crossed the line in 47:50.1.